Auckland floods: What does a state of emergency mean?
Auckland's state of emergency has been extended for another week - so what does that mean?
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Submerged supermarket set to reopen
Auckland's largest Pak'n'Save is reopening just one week after it was filled with flood water. Video / NZ Herald
'Praying a miracle will happen': Onehunga church on the brink of flooding
Not even pumps have been able to bring the water level down.
Risk of vomiting, diarrhoea outbreak across Auckland following floods
Health and emergency agencies are urging people to avoid contact and wash their hands.
Watch: 'I dropped the ball' - Mayor Brown sorry for flood response, extends state of emergency
Mayor acknowledged he 'made mistakes' in his response to the deluge.
Auckland floods: Seven fire trucks damaged by water sucked into engines
FENZ was warned two years ago the air intakes were set too low.
'A score to settle': Gang member who orchestrated revenge plot sentenced for stranger's manslaughter
He was tried twice for murder but jurors instead found him guilty of manslaughter.
Live: Surface flooding returns in Auckland, 200 properties now uninhabitable
Decision due later today on whether to extend Auckland state of emergency.
Scale of damage to state highway a ‘revelation’ - Coromandel mayor
Another 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.
Police investigating after shots reportedly fired at house in Manurewa overnight
Police were called to Manurewa after reports of gunshots.
‘A real sharp one’: 4.8 earthquake near Te Aroha jolts North Island
Thousands across the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Coromandel and Auckland felt the shake.
Opinion: Floods prove need for resilient supply lines
OPINION: A Maritime Union secretary says Ports of Auckland must remain where it is.
Why Wayne Brown's 'drongo' comment, leaked text matters
The Mayor has faced backlash for his response to the flood and treatment of the media.
When a catastrophe hits a community, local mayors must be seen and heard
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait has a message to Mayor Wayne Brown
'It looked like a tornado struck it': Hero helicopter medic's last rescue
One woman was trapped under 3m of rubble below the high tide line.
Chris Hipkins will now drive up to attend Waitangi Day proceedings
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister said the plane tried landing "a couple times"
$60m+ North Shore apartments: low-rise evacuated, red-stickered
"Probably looks worse than it is. We’re certainly a lot better off than other people."
Christmas Day sword death: Man pleads not guilty to assault, Crown undecided on more serious charge
Prosecutors don't yet know if the charge will be upgraded to reflect a homicide.
PM unveils extra $700,000 for storm-struck regions; 'good meeting' with Mayor Brown
Businesses large and small have been impacted by the recent flooding.
High-profile radio host charged with drink-driving more than triple the limit
The well-known host is alleged to have blown nearly four times the legal limit.
King Charles messages NZ following floods; Princess Anne to visit
New Zealand's monarch says he has been following news of the severe flooding closely.
Residents at Auckland block of flats swamped again
A block of flats was flooded again yesterday; residents at the end of their tether.
Mt Eden residents criticise council inaction over rubbish disposal
Electronics, furniture, books and clothing line Shackleton Rd in Mt Eden.
Auckland floods: Tamaki Drive still shut by slips
Tamaki Drive remains shut but the alternate route to get to town, Ngapipi Rd is now open.
Air NZ adds recovery flights for 9000 passengers stranded overseas after Auckland hit by flooding
Air NZ is putting on more flights from Samoa and Japan to bring home stranded passengers.
More money needed for fixing damage to roads
The fund for fixing damage to roads is nearly exhausted after years of heavy storms.
‘Demolish my house’: Auckland couple wants out as flood-prone home hit again
Bex Hurley believes her house should never have been built due to its flood risk.
Dave Letele moves flood relief support to next phase
Community advocate wants a warehouse to store furniture for flood victims.
Floods will push rents up, property investors say
Remedial work expected to impact on housing supply and demand.
Auckland floods: Uncertainty as residents sheltering in school hall to be moved
No more space for dozens of people - as well as three dogs, two birds, and a cat.
Delayed flights: Motorists stung with penalty parking charges at airport
The airport has apologised and promised to refund the penalty charges.
Shore hotel loses part of car park, cliff falls into sea
Asphalt can be seen hanging over the edge, above the sea.
Please do buy these “Please don’t” T-shirts raising money for Auckland flood relief
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Storm 'expected to reverse direction'; Fresh heavy rain watches isssued
Heavy rain warnings for Auckland, Coromandel, Northland and Bay of Plenty.